COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Eau Claire County

Wisconsin · 93,142 residents · 637.922 sq mi

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Eau Claire County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,219. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $96,000.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Younger

median age 32.4

US median: 35.2

More educated

27% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Less affordable

home values up 38%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

93,142

+9%since 1990

from 85,183 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

146 / sq mi

+9%since 1990

from 134 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

32.4

+8%since 1990

from 30.1 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024107K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$39,219

+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $25,886 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$19,250

+63%since 1990

from $11,801 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

10.9%

−5.1 ptssince 1990

from 15.9% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$96,000

+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $52,700 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$486

+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $356 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

65.0%

+0.6 ptssince 1990

from 64.5% in 1990

35.0% rent

Afford Score

2.4

+20%since 1990

from 2.0 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic96.3%(82,071)

Black0.4%(376)

Hispanic / Latino0.4%(322)

Asian2.6%(2,239)

Diversity Score9.7%(8,301)

2000

White, non-Hispanic94.4%(87,936)

Black0.5%(471)

Hispanic / Latino0.9%(879)

Asian2.5%(2,332)

Diversity Score9.7%(9,081)

Diversity Score

Unchangedsince 1990

from 10 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

27.0%

+6.1 ptssince 1990

from 20.9% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

88.9%

+6.1 ptssince 1990

from 82.8% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

8.7%

+1.1 ptssince 1990

from 7.6% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

11.4 min

−34%since 1990

from 17.2 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin?

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin has about 93,142 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin earns about $39,219 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eau Claire County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $96,000, and the typical rent is about $486 a month.

How educated are people in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin?

About 27.0% of adults age 25 and over in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin?

About 10.9% of people in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eau Claire County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,959 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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